If you're looking to purchase a puppy from a breeder, it's important to make sure the pet you're going to get is happy, healthy and ready to join your family. Wisconsin Humane Society spokeswoman Angela Speed says one thing you always want to get is proof that your puppy has been examined by a vet. "It's an official document from the state, and has a lot of important health information on it." You should also be making sure you can learn all you can about the breeder before spending money … [Read More...]
State’s largest business lobby has safety concerns with Evers’ marijuana plans
The state's largest business lobby has concerns about workplace safety if marijuana is decriminalized. In a statement Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce president Kurt Bauer says that Evers' stance on decriminalization puts the state at odds with federal law, and will make the workplace unsafe. "The safety of our workers in this state should be of utmost concern for the governor and legislators." He says there's not enough research to show if pot can be used safely, and that there … [Read More...]
Evers wants to ease access to marijauna
Governor Tony Evers announces he'll use his proposed state budget to to legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize possession of small amounts (less than 25 grams) of the drug. At the Capitol on Monday, the Democratic governor indicating he thinks there's bipartisan support for the changes. "I believe that there are Republicans out there that think this is something that's important, not only around the issue of medical marijuana, but also decriminalizing small amounts," Evers … [Read More...]
Legislators seek to end special sales tax for Miller Park
A group of state legislators want to get rid of the Five County sales tax for Miller Park. State Senator Van Wanggaard says the people of southeast Wisconsin have paid enough for upkeep at the stadium and he'd like to see it all ended by the end of the year. "I've had so many constituents come to me and say 'when is this going to be over?' Well this bill that we've introduced that we're putting forward will end that by December 31st of this year." Wanggaard says residents have paid … [Read More...]
West Allis girl fends off kidnapper with a bag of candy
A scary situation for a student in West Allis on Thursday after a fifth grader at Horace Mann Middle School says a man tried to kidnap her. He allegedly grabbed her by the wrist and tried to pull her into his car, but she fought him off with her bag of Valentine's candy. Local resident Chini Lorenzana says she's proud of the girl. "She did everything right and she told the school when she got here and that's pretty awesome. Pretty brave of her." Police say the man is described as … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Evers wants to ease access to marijauna
Governor Tony Evers announces he’ll use his proposed state budget to to legalize medical marijuana and decriminalize possession of small amounts (less than 25 grams) of the drug. At the Capitol on Monday, the Democratic governor indicating he thinks there’s bipartisan support for the changes. “I believe that there are Republicans out there that think […]
Crime & Courts
West Allis girl fends off kidnapper with a bag of candy
A scary situation for a student in West Allis on Thursday after a fifth grader at Horace Mann Middle School says a man tried to kidnap her. He allegedly grabbed her by the wrist and tried to pull her into his car, but she fought him off with her bag of Valentine’s candy. Local resident […]
Titletown Report
Packers hire new strength & conditioning coordinator
The Green Bay Packers finalized their strength & conditioning staff by promoting Chris Gizzi to strength & conditioning coordinator. The team also retained Mark Lovat, Thadeus and Grant Thorne as strength & conditioning assistants. Gizzi has spent the last five seasons as a strength & conditioning assistant for the Packers. He joined Green Bay after […]
Sports
Brewers to give Moustakas a shot at second base
The Milwaukee Brewers had planned to give Mike Moustakas a shot at second base when they acquired him in a trade deadline deal last year. The move never happened because Travis Shaw took to the position so well that it wasn’t necessary. With Moustakas signing a free agent deal with the Brewers this week, the […]
